Episodes

  • Irresistible Grace

    Irresistible Grace
    Feb 10 2026
    When Jesus calls people to Himself, they come. Today, Barry Cooper shows how God puts His sovereign grace in display every time a lost soul is drawn to Christ.

    Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/irresistible-grace-simply-put/

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    7 mins
  • Unconditional Election

    Unconditional Election
    Feb 3 2026
    On what basis does God choose His people for salvation? Today, Barry Cooper explains that our eternal destiny doesn't ultimately depend on our free choice—and why that's a good thing.

    Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/unconditional-election-simply-put/

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    6 mins
  • Penal Substitutionary Atonement

    Penal Substitutionary Atonement
    Jan 27 2026
    In order for our sin to be dealt with, someone must face the penalty our sin deserves. Today, Barry Cooper points to the only One who is qualified to take our sin upon Himself and reconcile us to God.

    Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/penal-substitutionary-atonement/

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    8 mins
  • King

    King
    Jan 20 2026
    Followers of Jesus seem to be at the mercy of earthly kings bent on destroying them. But each of these rulers will instantly fold at a single word from the mouth of Christ. Today, Barry Cooper invites us to take heart in knowing the King of kings and Lord of lords.

    Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/king/

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    6 mins
  • Priest

    Priest
    Jan 13 2026
    If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you have full access to the Creator and can approach Him without fear of being destroyed. Today, Barry Cooper expresses how Jesus, our Great High Priest, has atoned for our sin and intercedes on our behalf.

    Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/priest/

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    7 mins
  • Prophet

    Prophet
    Jan 6 2026
    While the prophets often did present God's revelation of the future, their calling had much more to do with how God's people were living in the present. Today, Barry Cooper observes how the prophets reminded God's people of their covenant obligations, culminating in the ultimate Prophet, Jesus Christ.

    Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/prophet/

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    5 mins
  • The Inspiration of Scripture

    The Inspiration of Scripture
    Dec 30 2025
    When we open the Bible, we can be sure that what we're reading has been breathed out by God. Today, Barry Cooper delves into the marvelous doctrine of the inspiration of Scripture.

    Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/the-inspiration-of-scripture/

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    6 mins
  • High Places

    High Places
    Dec 23 2025
    All of the world's idols demand that we make endless sacrifices for them. But only Jesus has accomplished the ultimate sacrifice we need. Today, Barry Cooper explains how the idols we encounter in the Old Testament are far more relevant than we realize.

    Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/high-places/

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    7 mins